Finding the Third Proportional to 542,844 and 1,186,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,844 and 1,186,263 is: 2,592,309.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,844 : 1,186,263 = 1,186,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,844/1,186,263 = 1,186,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,844x = 1,186,263 × 1,186,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,844x = 1,407,219,905,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,407,219,905,169/542,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,592,309.95
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